Four Headup Demos - From Bloody Platforming to Cozy Idling

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Düren, Germany – February 19th 2026 — Publisher Headup is joining this month’s Next Fest with its biggest lineup yet - players will be able to check out four demos, two of which are brand-new. From February 23rd Steam users have the chance to enjoy the satisfying frustration of Super Meat Boy 3D, experience the high school horrors of The Coma 3: Bloodlines, solve mysterious puzzles in Causal Loop, or just take a moment to relax in the tranquil Twiggle’s Grove.

Super Meat Boy 3D

The tough as nails 3D platformer Super Meat Boy 3D launches this year on Steam, the Epic Games Store, GOG, PlayStation and Xbox.

Features of Super Meat Boy 3D include:

Tough-as-nails precision platforming action
Brutal, but fair levels designed to break you.
Boss. Fights.
Dark World levels so tough, you'll scream in the rain at a bus stop.
A soundtrack that was once described by a Guitar Center employee as “hey, either buy the guitars or get out. We’re seriously going to call the cops!”
3D!

The Coma 3: Bloodlines

The Coma 3: Bloodlines, the next installment of the Korean horror series, is launching on PC and consoles. Players can explore the first few levels of the game in this all-new demo before the game launches this year.

Features of The Coma 3: Bloodlines include:

Welcome to the Coma World: In this realm of shadows, where rumors and urban legends become reality, all kinds of dangers lurk. If a living intruder dies here, their body will be severed from their spirit and never wake up again.
Exotic Region for The Mystery Horror: Experience a unique occult and mystery atmosphere in the special local area of South Korea. Who should you trust, and who should you abandon?
Into New Locations: Leaving behind familiar schools and neighborhoods, you will embark on unpredictable adventures with new missions and locations.
Run, hide, or fight back: Each of the three playable characters brings unique skills and perspectives, offering fresh strategies and dangers as the story unfolds. From stealth and survival to combat - you shape how you experience the nightmare.

Causal Loop

The demo of the sci-fi puzzler Causal Loop is also joining the lineup for this month’s Next Fest. The game launches on Steam, the Epic Games Store and GOG later this year.

Features of Causal Loop include:

Mind-Bending Puzzles: Record, re-record, and replay. Use the unique 'Echo Branching' mechanic to record your actions and engage with up to three echoes of your past self. Harness these duplicates to master ancient alien systems that once seemed impossible to navigate.
A Mysterious Alien World: Explore beautiful environments through fifteen hand-crafted chapters filled with secrets that will allow you to unravel the mystery of this alien planet.
An Emotional Journey: Explore a mysterious alien planet through the lens of an emotional and thought-provoking story, where puzzles seamlessly drive the narrative forward.
Fully Voiced Characters: Every character is fully voiced by a fantastic cast.
A Focus on Accessibility: To ensure all players can enjoy the game, Causal Loop includes accessibility options such as motion sickness prevention, color blindness mode, control mapping, and more.

Twiggle's Grove

The idle desktop sim Twiggle’s Grove promises relaxation, an expanding forest that grows while you go about your day, and many cute critters excited to join it! The game will launch on Steam on March 5th, and until then you have the chance to test the game in its brand new demo.

Features of Twiggle's Grove include:

The game runs quietly at the bottom of your screen, always visible but never intrusive
A living forest ecosystem: Plant trees, unlock mystical plants, and shape your grove as it grows and evolve
Animal & goblin companions: Attract wildlife and goblins, build them homes, and watch them interact with their new living space
Creative customization: Design a forest that feels uniquely yours with decorations, layouts, and unlockable content
Relaxation-first experience: No pressure, no pop-ups - just calm animations, soft interactions, and soothing vibes